New Gasket? VIDEO

[be3b]

I have a Lennox Brentwood that was installed in March 2014. I have burned probably 2.5 cords in it. I always thought the fire burned too fast even with the air control fully closed. I did adjust the air control by placing a magnet over a portion of the air control. This did not really make a difference. I thought it was from the chimney height (25 feet of Security double insulated pipe straight through house) but after performing the dollar bill test, I am no longer sure that is the case. See the video link. Sorry for the poor quality as it was shot using a cell phone. I can slide a dollar bill through the door from the the outside along the top half of the door starting on the hinge side. I have tightened the gasket adjustment screw about as far as it can go. Do you think I need a new gasket? Should a gasket really go bad after only one year of use? Thanks!

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[xman23]

Yes you need one, or tighten up what you have. The dollar bill test is close the door on the bill, and pulling it out should offer some resistance. Sliding one in a closed door is a real loose fit. If it didn't last long, you may be able to use the next larger size than what you have.